Hachiya, Fukuoka

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Hachiya (八屋町, Hachiya-machi^?) was a town located in Chikujō District, Fukuoka Prefecture. On April 10, 1955, the town merged with 8 villages to form the city of Unoshima. 4 days later, the city was renamed to the city of Buzen.

[edit] History

April 1, 1889 - Due to the municipal status enforcement, the town of Hachiya was formed within Kōge District.
February 26, 1896 - Koge District merged with Tsuiki District to become Chikujō District.
April 1, 1935 - Merged with the town of Unoshima to become the town of Hachiya.
April 10, 1955 - The town of Hachiya and the surrounding 8 villages merged to form the city of Unoshima. The town of Hachiya dissolves.
April 14, 1955 - The city's name was renamed to the city of Buzen.